Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the...

New Michigan House speaker talks first bills, taking charge, working with Dems in first press conference

The new Republican speaker of the Michigan House says he’s not sure if or when he’ll forward the final bills...

New rules give Michigan House Oversight Committee greater subpoena power

Republicans formally took control of the state House Wednesday after winning a majority of seats in the November election. One...

Michigan GOP needs new leader, looks to maintain momentum

The beginning of 2024 was marked by turmoil within the Michigan Republican Party. Infighting and complaints over the leadership of...

MichMash: Looking back on the state’s top political stories of 2024

It's been a whirlwind of a year for politics in the mitten state. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth...

Candidates compete for Michigan Democratic Party chair position

Candidates in the race to become the next leader of the Michigan Democratic Party are jockeying for position ahead of...

MichMash: Michigan House comes to dramatic close, adjourning early 

Democratic control of the Michigan Legislature crashed to a halt on Thursday, Dec. 19, after GOP lawmakers and Democrat Karen...

Michigan Senate eeks out last bills of year in late night session

The Michigan Senate sent a flurry of bills to the governor as it met Thursday night and deep into Friday...

Democrats, Republicans kill lame duck in Michigan House

Democratic control of the state Capitol for the first time in four decades fizzled to a close Thursday, as House...

Michigan House Republicans stage walk out

Michigan House Republicans walked out of session early Friday afternoon shortly after voting began. They said they wouldn’t come back...

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan announces gubernatorial run; Belle Isle Conservatory reopens + more

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's announcement that he will run for governor of Michigan...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he will run for Michigan governor as an independent...